return of the ring

return of the ring

Even though I was practically hyperventilating while walking to the piercing place, I somehow managed to keep it together. It took 10 minutes total, 8 of that involving paperwork and chat with the piercer, who was very kind and warm to me. She found the original hole, so no re-piercing was necessary; she just had to get the new jewelry in. That part wasn’t bad at all, more of a dull, annoying ache than anything. Here is a self-portrait! Don’t let the expression fool you — I am extremely happy to have my nose ring back. Just unbelievably...

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Posted on 31 Jul 2003 | Comments Off

writing exercise: character

What follows is a piece I wrote for my creative writing workshop, an exercise on describing a character. The original draft of this appears in my journal several years ago; it has been only slightly modified. Mr. Personality is my favorite library patron, by far. I am convinced he is an alien being. His features are the epitome of “chiseled”, refusing to move but for a small curling of his upper lip, Elvis-like, when he is tired and Needs Stuff Now. He is nearly seven feet tall, arms thinly muscled, bound to his sides like jungle vines stiffening from lack of use. If he could be bothered to hurry, he would lope on his long wolf legs. Tiny wire-rimmed glasses are stapled in place by his furrowed brow. I would not know the color of his eyes...

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Posted on 31 Jul 2003 | Comments Off